Better known as the vocalist/songwriter/keyboardist for the West Coast punk-pop quintet Something Corporate, Andrew McMahon explores the dark side with his emo-pop side project, Jack's Mannequin. Utilizing the talents of numerous friends and collaborators, McMahon began work on the collective's debut in 2004. The resulting Everything in Transit, a "concept album exploring his alienating return to the hometown he left to pursue his music," was released on Maverick Records in August of 2005. A supporting summer tour was cancelled after McMahon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia that June; he underwent a successful bone marrow transplant (from his sister) in October. As he recovered, a video for the album's first single, "The Mixed Tape," was beginning to make waves on VH1 and MTV. Jack's Mannequin began playing sporadic shows in 2006, including a brief summer headlining tour before serving as openers for O.A.R. on nationwide dates. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide